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Contact us Master of Teaching 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) +61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia) sydney.edu.au/ask Graduate-entry program to become a teacher Master of Teaching Master of Teaching... 2 Education... 3 Health and Physical Education... 4 Primary... 5 Secondary... 6 School Counselling/ School Psychology...7 Entry requirements... 8
Master of Teaching Page 2 The University of Sydney Graduate-entry program sydney.edu.au Become an accredited teacher and enjoy the opportunity to teach in Australia and around the world with a Master of Teaching degree from the University of Sydney. This professional qualification is open to anyone who already has an undergraduate degree. With 40 days teaching practice in schools or early childhood settings, a 45 day internship and a professional research project, this program offers plenty of hands-on experience. You will develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to become a successful teacher at any level, be that early childhood, health and physical education, primary, secondary or school counselling/ school psychology. Courses available The Master of Teaching degree is available as: Master of Teaching () Master of Teaching (Health and Physical Education) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Teaching (School Counselling/School Psychology) Why study at the University of Sydney? Highest quality Our two-year program is academically rigorous and designed to prepare high-quality graduates for the demanding profession of teaching. Greater diversity Our wide range of subjects allows Master of Teaching (Secondary) students to choose up to two areas in which to specialise and qualify for accreditation. We offer an extensive range of specialist areas in secondary school teaching, including: Aboriginal Studies; Business Studies; Classical Hebrew and Judaism; Drama; Economics; English; Geography; History; Languages; Legal Studies; Mathematics; Science; Society and Culture; and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Strong reputation Many of our Master of Teaching students are offered full-time employment before they have even completed their degrees. Our graduates outstanding performance in the teaching profession reflects the reputation of our program in Australia and overseas, for providing leadership and innovation in teacher education. Renowned teaching staff Our teachers are highly regarded international researchers in their fields who expose students to the latest methodologies in research and education. The course promotes a teaching and-learning environment that integrates self directed inquiry and case study learning experiences in small seminars, augmented by lectures, tutorials and technology based learning experiences. Scholarships We offer many different scholarships to our Master of Teaching students, including our STEM Teacher scholarship valued at $12,000 a year (for those enrolled in mathematics and/or science curriculum units in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) degree). Visit our website to find out more about the scholarships we offer, including eligibility requirements. Learn more For more information, or to apply: sydney.edu.au/education/ mteach
Master of Teaching ( Education) This program qualifies you to teach children from birth to five years in early childhood education settings. The curriculum integrates training that will enable you to teach infants, toddlers and preschool children. Graduates will be well prepared to meet the Australian Professional Teaching Standards and gain employment in diverse early childhood education settings. As a graduate you will be equipped with the knowledge and training to become an outstanding early childhood teacher, professional decision maker, ethical leader, and theoretical and practical thinker. Master of Teaching () units of study Year one Language and Communication in Health and Wellness History and Philosophy of Education Development in the Early Years Year two Creative Arts in Professional Experience 1 Science Topics for Becoming Mathematical Inclusion and Early Intervention in Leadership Family, Community and Contexts Professional Experience 2 Professional Internship Professional Research Project Page 3 Master of Teaching ( Education)
Master of Teaching (Health and Physical Education) Page 4 The University of Sydney Graduate-entry program sydney.edu.au Gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience to teach personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) in secondary schools. This program will enable you to evaluate the latest research and knowledge to develop effective and innovative programs for teaching health and physical education. With a strong focus on practical workplace training, your coursework is enhanced by more than four months of practical experience. You ll learn first hand how to tackle everyday teaching challenges during two placements of four weeks each, as well as school visits and a nine week internship in a high school. As part of the final internship you will also complete a professional research project. During the course, you will: develop the skills and knowledge to create innovative teaching programs that cater for diverse student needs be ready to teach after on-the-job training, by enhancing your studies with more than four months of secondary school placements be mentored by teaching staff who are internationally renowned researchers and practitioners. Master of Teaching (Health and Physical Education) units of study Year one Special and Inclusive Education Teaching and Learning The Secondary Teaching Professional Aboriginal Education: Secondary Schools Teachers and Learners: School Communities Experience 1 Literacy and Numeracy: Secondary School Health Curriculum 2 Health Curriculum 1 Physical Education 2 Physical Education 1 Year two Special Education: Inclusive Schools Schools and their Communities Experience 2 Information Technology: Secondary Schools Physical Education 3 HPE Curriculum and Assessment Studies Professional Research Project Teaching Internship
Master of Teaching (Primary) This program prepares you for teaching all primary school subjects from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6). As well as learning about the policies that shape teaching in Australia and overseas, you will attend lectures and complete assignments about issues in teaching, learning and curriculum in the school years from Kindergarten through to Year 6. The coursework covers teaching in multilingual classes, including teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Other key learning areas include: English mathematics science and technology creative and practical arts human society and its environment personal development, health and physical education. Master of Teaching (Primary) units of study Year one Teaching and Learning Special and Inclusive Education Human Society and its Environment K-6 I have completed two professional experience placements that gave me invaluable opportunities to work with talented and experienced teachers. During these placements I felt supported to engage with the school community in a way that was productive for my development as a pre-service teacher and constructive for students and staff. Phoebe Lillywhite Master of Teaching (Primary) Experience 1 Teachers and Learners: School Communities Personal Development, Health and PE K-6 English 1 K-6 Aboriginal Students K-6 Primary Mathematics 1 Creative Arts K-6 English in Multilingual Classrooms Year two Science, Technology and Toys K-6 Schools and their Communities Special Education: Inclusive Schools English 2 K-6 Primary Mathematics 2 Programming across the Curriculum K-6 Experience 2 Primary Option Unit Teaching Internship Professional Research Project Page 5 Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Page 6 The University of Sydney Graduate-entry program sydney.edu.au Qualify to become a teacher in high school (Years 7 to 12) with the opportunity to specialise in one or two teaching areas, depending on the subjects you wish to teach. If you would like to teach science, mathematics or languages, you may study these as double method areas. Master of Teaching (Secondary) units of study Year one Special and Inclusive Education The Secondary Teaching Professional Aboriginal Education: Secondary Schools Teaching and Learning Curriculum 1 unit for one of your two teaching areas or if you are specialising in mathematics, science or languages your only teaching area Curriculum 1 unit for your other teaching area or if you are specialising in mathematics, science or languages the relevant additional or extension unit Teachers and Learners: School Communities Literacy and Numeracy: Secondary Schools Experience 1 Curriculum 2 unit for one of your two teaching areas or if you are specialising in mathematics, science or languages your only teaching area Curriculum 2 unit for your other teaching area or if you are specialising in mathematics, science or languages the relevant additional or extension unit Year two Schools and their Communities Special Education: Inclusive Schools Experience 2 Information Technology: Secondary School Curriculum 3 unit for one of your two teaching areas or if you are specialising in mathematics, science or languages your only teaching area Curriculum 3 unit for your other teaching area or if you are specialising in mathematics, science or languages the relevant additional or extension unit Teaching Internship Professional Research Project Secondary curriculum areas We offer the following secondary school curriculum areas (subject to quotas and demand): Aboriginal Studies Business Studies Classical Hebrew and Judaism Drama Economics English Geography History Languages Legal Studies Mathematics Science Society and Culture Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL).
Master of Teaching (School Counselling/ School Psychology) Become school counsellor or school psychologist while also qualifying as a teacher in one area of the secondary school curriculum. You will undertake coursework and professional experience in school counselling or school psychology and one of the secondary school program curriculum areas. The varied, interesting and rewarding role of a school counsellor includes: assessing individual children, including children who have disabilities working with children and adolescents who have difficulties in learning and/or behaviour counselling children and adolescents who have mental health and/or behavioural issues interviewing and working with parents and teachers engaging in preventative and proactive school programs with children, teachers and parents researching the needs of children and adolescents participating in up-to-date professional development. Note: there are additional prerequisites for entry to the Master of Teaching (School Counselling/ School Psychology). See page 8. Teaching training is part of the preparation to become a school counsellor. However, this degree is specifically designed to prepare a suitably qualified four-year, psychology graduate to work in the school setting as a school counsellor or school psychologist. Scholarships for successful applicants to the Master of Teaching (School Counselling/ School Psychology) program are available through application to the Department of Education NSW. In NSW, school counsellors are qualified teachers who also have postgraduate qualifications in psychology (honours or the equivalent of a fourth year of study in psychology) sufficient for eligibility for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia within the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and a postgraduate qualification such as the Master of Teaching (School Counselling/School Psychology). Master of Teaching (School Counselling/ School Psychology) units of study Year one Teaching and Learning Special and Inclusive Education Professional Studies 1 (Psychology) Teachers and Learners: School Communities School Psychology Practicum Professional Studies 2 (Psychology) School Psychology 1 School Psychology 2 Aboriginal Education: Secondary Schools Curriculum 1 unit for your teaching area Year two Curriculum 2 unit for your teaching area Experience 1 Special Education: Inclusive Schools Schools and their Communities Information Technology: Secondary School School Psychology 3 Curriculum 3 unit for your teaching area Applied Research Psychology School Counselling Internship Experience 2 Page 7 Master of Teaching (School Counselling/School Psychology)
Entry requirements Page 8 The University of Sydney Graduate-entry program sydney.edu.au Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), (Health and Physical Education), (Primary) or (Secondary) To be eligible to apply for the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), (Health and Physical Education), (Primary) or (Secondary), you need to have: completed a first degree at an accredited university; for example, a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with a good academic record proficiency in the use of English (oral and written) and mathematics. Good oral communication is essential. If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency for the Master of Teaching (Secondary), you need to have completed sufficient subjects in your first degree to meet the prerequisites for the secondary school curriculum areas in which you plan to specialise. Master of Teaching (School Counselling/ School Psychology) The Master of Teaching (School Counselling/School Psychology) has the same conditions of entry as those listed at left. You also need to have: completed a fourth year of tertiary studies in psychology that has met the standards required by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council; for example, a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology sufficient tertiary studies to meet the prerequisites for one secondary school curriculum area. Note: a psychology major is a suitable prerequisite for the curriculum area Society and Culture, with the addition of geoscience in Year 1, Semester 1 of the program. How to apply The Master of Teaching has only one intake each year, for studies commencing in Semester One. For Semester One, 2017 intake Applications open: Friday 26 August 2016 You can apply through our website: sydney.edu.au/education/ mteach During the application process, we will allocate you a Unique Application Identification Number. Please record this number as it is required for access to the Applications Portal if you receive an offer of enrolment. Applications close: Friday 28 October, 4pm Complete applications received after 28 October will only be considered if places are still available. No guarantees will be given for applications received after this closing date.
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